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GF04 VLA

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,005 mi
Last recorded85,005 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 VLA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 85,005 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2025 84,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 84,676 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 81,528 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 76,496 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 76,496 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 74,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 72,218 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 70,068 miles

surface corrosion on rear subframe and suspension

Pass 28 Aug 2019 67,917 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 64,203 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 59,245 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 53,325 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 49,589 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 48,022 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 46,496 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 43,129 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 41,696 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 40,457 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 38,093 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 32,051 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 23,579 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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GF04 VLA is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2004 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 88,952 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF04 VLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GF04 VLA registered?

GF04 VLA is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 May 2004.

Is GF04 VLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF04 VLA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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